Magic Made

Megan Holly & Chrissy Sherry
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  • Self-Improvement
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A safe space where we call out to inspire creatives, makers, and healers to break through blocks and boldly craft lives and businesses that are messy yet intentional. We dig deep to unearth the depths of us as humans in order to really soar to the best versions of ourselves. Where love grows, hardships are worked through, & life, creativity, (and business) can find a way to feel celebrated! Love what you are hearing here? Come hang out in my fun, supportive communities! Facebook & Instagram Handles: meganhollycreates

  1. 4d ago

    When Self-Improvement Becomes Self-Rejection

    What if constantly trying to become your "best self" is actually making it harder to love the person you are right now? We're big believers in growth, healing, learning, therapy, and becoming more of who you want to be. But in this episode, we're asking a harder question: When does self-improvement stop supporting you and start becoming self-rejection? We talk about the endless hamster wheel of healing, self-help books, wellness advice, comparison, courses, experts, fitness goals, and the sneaky belief that happiness is waiting somewhere in the future. "When I lose the weight..." "When I heal this..." "When my business reaches this level..." "When I finally fix this part of myself..." But what happens to the version of you who's here right now? In this episode, we're talking about finding the middle ground between staying stuck and constantly treating yourself like a project that needs fixing. We unpack self-trust, personal mission statements, comparison, anxiety, listening to your own needs, and learning how to pursue growth without abandoning yourself in the process. We talk about: • Self-improvement vs. self-rejection• Why there's no finish line for healing• The "I'll be happy when..." trap• How comparison fuels self-abandonment• Knowing your WHY before chasing another goal• Why every expert doesn't have your answer• Trusting yourself again• Finding the healthy middle ground between growth and acceptance• Loving who you are while still wanting more for yourself 💬 Tell us in the comments: What's something that helps you feel grounded in who you are right now? 00:00 Stop Trying to Be Your Best Self 00:30 Is Self-Improvement Actually Self-Rejection? 02:30 The "I'll Be Happy When..." Trap 04:10 When Growth Becomes Toxic 05:10 The Great Canoe Detour 😂 07:10 Why Are You Trying to Change? 09:00 Growth or Punishment? 11:05 When Wellness Advice Goes Too Far 12:35 The Self-Help Hamster Wheel 15:00 What's Your Personal Mission Statement? 17:10 Are You Abandoning Yourself? 18:25 Comparison Changes Everything 19:20 Learning to Trust Yourself 21:10 Loving Yourself AND Wanting Growth 22:50 Stop Looking for All the Answers 24:00 Nobody Is the Expert on YOU 25:50 "You're Broken. Let Me Fix You." 27:45 The Two Extremes of Self-Growth 28:45 Megan's Relationship With Anxiety 30:00 Finding Your Healthy Middle 31:15 You Don't Need Fixing If this resonated, please subscribe for weekly confidence, inspiration, and a community of creatives, makers, helpers, healers (& hit the 🔔 to never miss an upload). Resources & Links:Listen to the full audio podcast on episodes Spotify, Apple and Transistor or anywhere you listen to podcast To connect with Chrissy: www.instagram.com/chrissysherryconsciouscreator Would you like to work with Chrissy: christina.marie.art@gmail.com Want to get some coaching from Megan! Book a time with her here: bit.ly/MeganHollyCoaching Need Megan for a speaking opportunity, email her at: meganholly@artisticphoto.org Join Megan's Radiant Reflections creative email list: https://mailchi.mp/artisticphoto/radiantreflections

  2. Aug 4

    The Death of Human Creativity? Art with Heart

    Artificial intelligence is everywhere, but is it making creativity better... or making everything look the same? In this episode, we're diving into the infamous "AI flyer" that seems to be taking over social media and why it's become a surprisingly emotional topic for artists, photographers, designers, and creative entrepreneurs. This isn't an anti-AI conversation. We use AI ourselves and believe it can be an incredible tool. But there's a difference between using technology to support creativity and replacing the human heart behind it. We explore why energy matters in art, why community is more valuable than convenience, and why the future of creativity depends on people continuing to create with intention. In this episode: • Why creatives are pushing back against AI-generated artwork • The difference between using AI as a tool vs. a replacement • Why photographs and artwork carry human energy • The importance of community over convenience • How creativity creates connection • Why originality still matters in business If you're an artist, entrepreneur, photographer, maker, designer, or simply someone who values human creativity, we'd love to hear your thoughts. 👇 Would you rather have something handmade or AI-generated? Tell us why in the comments!  If this resonated, please subscribe for weekly confidence, inspiration, and a community of creatives, makers, helpers, healers (& hit the 🔔 to never miss an upload). Resources & Links:Listen to the full audio podcast on episodes Spotify, Apple and Transistor or anywhere you listen to podcast To connect with Chrissy: www.instagram.com/chrissysherryconsciouscreator Would you like to work with Chrissy: christina.marie.art@gmail.com Want to get some coaching from Megan! Book a time with her here: bit.ly/MeganHollyCoaching Need Megan for a speaking opportunity, email her at: meganholly@artisticphoto.org Join Megan's Radiant Reflections creative email list: https://mailchi.mp/artisticphoto/radiantreflections

  3. Jul 28

    ADHD Isn't Holding You Back. You're Using It Wrong.

    ADHD doesn't have to be something you constantly fight against. In this episode, we're sharing our own experiences of being diagnosed later in life, the mindset shifts that changed everything, and the practical tools that help us work with our brains instead of against them. From brain dumps and movement to alarms, reward systems, and learning to trust ourselves, this conversation is all about embracing the way your mind naturally works instead of trying to force it into someone else's system. Whether you're a creative entrepreneur, artist, or simply someone trying to understand your brain a little better, we hope this episode helps you see your ADHD through a new lens. In this episode we cover: • Why ADHD can become a creative superpower • The surprising reason movement helps focus • Brain dumps that quiet racing thoughts • Using alarms as a productivity tool • The reward system that actually works • Learning to trust your own brain • Practical ADHD strategies for creatives We'd love to know... What's one ADHD tool that's changed your life? Drop it in the comments! 00:00 ADHD: Hindrance or Superpower? 01:15 The books that changed how we see ADHD 05:25 Understanding your own brain 07:00 Brain dumps for racing thoughts 08:20 Why alarms changed everything 10:35 Movement is medicine 14:00 Hyperfocus & distraction 17:30 Creating systems that actually work 21:45 The reward system for ADHD brains 24:00 Learning to trust yourself 26:20 Leaning into your strengths 29:15 Your brain isn't broken If this resonated, please subscribe for weekly confidence coaching and creative branding energy (& hit the 🔔 to never miss an upload). Like this video if you want more confidence-based branding tips. Comment below: What part of your brand feels most not you right now? Let’s talk about it. Need me for a speaking opportunity, email me at: meganholly@artisticphoto.org Resources & Links:Visit my website for branding coaching and upcoming workshops: meganhollyartist.com Listen to the full audio podcast on episodes Spotify, Apple and Transistor or anywhere you listen to podcast Want to get some coaching from me! Book a time with me here: bit.ly/MeganHollyCoaching Join my Radiant Reflections creative email list: https://mailchi.mp/artisticphoto/radiantreflections

  4. Jul 21

    The Cost of Being Who Everyone Wants You to Be

    How much of your life are you living for...someone else? In this episode of Magic Made, we're talking about the pressure to fit in, follow trends, please clients, and become the version of ourselves we think everyone else wants. We've both experienced seasons of shrinking ourselves, second-guessing our creativity, and worrying about what other people might think. But the more we tried to fit in, the further we drifted from the work we were actually meant to create. This conversation is about finding your authentic voice, trusting your style, letting go of comparison, and building the confidence to choose yourself again and again. ✨ In this episode: Why people pleasing keeps creatives stuckThe danger of comparisonFinding your authentic styleWhy your dream clients want the real youHow affirmations quiet self-doubtBuilding confidence through actionChoosing yourself without guilt If this episode resonates, tell us in the comments: 💛 Where are you choosing yourself a little more this week? If this resonated, please subscribe for weekly confidence, inspiration, and a community of creatives, makers, helpers, healers (& hit the 🔔 to never miss an upload). Resources & Links:Listen to the full audio podcast on episodes Spotify, Apple and Transistor or anywhere you listen to podcast To connect with Chrissy: www.instagram.com/chrissysherryconsciouscreator Would you like to work with Chrissy: christina.marie.art@gmail.com Want to get some coaching from Megan! Book a time with her here: bit.ly/MeganHollyCoaching Need Megan for a speaking opportunity, email her at: meganholly@artisticphoto.org Join Megan's Radiant Reflections creative email list: https://mailchi.mp/artisticphoto/radiantreflections

  5. Jul 14

    I'm Not Lucky. I'm Just Open.

    What if the opportunities you're waiting for aren't about luck at all? In this episode of Magic Made, Chrissy and Megan are unpacking one of the biggest mindset shifts that's transformed both of our lives and businesses: moving from trying to control everything to staying open to what's possible. We talk about surrender, trusting your intuition, releasing timelines, overcoming self-sabotage, and why some of the biggest breakthroughs happen when you stop gripping so tightly to the outcome. From adoption journeys to creative businesses, affirmations, and everyday life, this conversation is filled with honest stories and practical mindset shifts you can start using today. ✨ In this episode: Why "luck" isn't what you think it isHow control can quietly block opportunitiesTrusting your intuition without having all the answersReleasing unrealistic timelinesSelf-sabotage and limiting beliefsWhy openness creates momentumCreating a life that feels more like a vacation If this conversation resonates, tell us in the comments:✨ What are you opening yourself up to this season? Chapters 00:00 Luck vs. openness01:35 Why people think success is "luck"04:00 Chrissy's adoption story08:15 Releasing timelines and expectations10:00 Is luck even real?11:30 Flow vs. force14:30 Self-sabotage and control17:20 Affirmations and mindset shifts20:10 Creating opportunities instead of waiting23:15 "Life is a vacation"26:20 Parenting, control, and letting go30:30 What are you calling into your life?If this resonated, please subscribe for weekly confidence coaching and creative branding energy (& hit the 🔔 to never miss an upload). Like this video if you want more confidence-based branding tips. Comment below: What part of your brand feels most not you right now? Let’s talk about it. Need me for a speaking opportunity, email me at: meganholly@artisticphoto.org Resources & Links:Visit my website for branding coaching and upcoming workshops: meganhollyartist.com Listen to the full audio podcast on episodes Spotify, Apple and Transistor or anywhere you listen to podcast Want to get some coaching from me! Book a time with me here: bit.ly/MeganHollyCoaching Join my Radiant Reflections creative email list: https://mailchi.mp/artisticphoto/radiantreflections

  6. Jul 7

    Red Flag Clients and What we Learned

    The Biggest Client Mistakes We Made (So You Don't Have To) Every creative has one...that client. The one who ignores boundaries.Questions every decision.Pushes your contract.Asks for endless revisions.Or somehow leaves you questioning your own talent. In this episode of Magic Made, we're sharing the client stories we swore we'd never tell (without naming names, of course 😅). From designing 100+ logo concepts to clients trying to rewrite contracts after the fact, we're pulling back the curtain on the biggest lessons we've learned building creative businesses. If you're a photographer, designer, coach, artist, maker, healer, or creative entrepreneur, this conversation might save you months...or years...of frustration. ✨ In this episode: The red flags we ignored 🚩How scarcity makes you say yes to the wrong peopleContracts that actually protect youWhy clear communication changes everythingWhen it's okay to walk awayBuilding confidence without becoming hardenedThe business lessons we're grateful we learned Because the goal isn't perfect clients... It's becoming the kind of business owner who can handle imperfect ones with confidence. Chapters 00:00 Nightmare client stories begin01:40 Why we ignore red flags05:15 The reality of difficult clients07:00 Scarcity mindset and saying yes09:00 Megan's branding client story15:15 Contracts changed everything20:15 Chrissy's 100-logo nightmare27:30 Learning who you're meant to serve29:20 The biggest lesson we took away31:15 Share your client horror stories If this resonated, please subscribe for weekly confidence, inspiration, and a community of creatives, makers, helpers, healers (& hit the 🔔 to never miss an upload). Resources & Links:Listen to the full audio podcast on episodes Spotify, Apple and Transistor or anywhere you listen to podcast To connect with Chrissy: www.instagram.com/chrissysherryconsciouscreator Would you like to work with Chrissy: christina.marie.art@gmail.com Want to get some coaching from Megan! Book a time with her here: bit.ly/MeganHollyCoaching Need Megan for a speaking opportunity, email her at: meganholly@artisticphoto.org Join Megan's Radiant Reflections creative email list: https://mailchi.mp/artisticphoto/radiantreflections

  7. Jun 30

    The Lies We Believe

    In this episode of Magic Made, Chrissy and Megan unpack one of the biggest questions artists, entrepreneurs, photographers, designers, makers, and dreamers ask themselves. Chrissy shares her experience attending design school, while Megan shares what it was like building a photography business without formal training. Together, we explore the value of education, the power of self-teaching, and why creativity isn't something that can be handed to you in a classroom. Whether you're thinking about college, changing careers, or finally giving yourself permission to pursue something creative, this conversation is for you. ✨ In this episode we talk about: Design school vs being self-taughtWhy comparison keeps creatives stuckThe hidden value of formal educationWhat school can never teach youFinding your own creative voiceBuilding confidence through practiceWhy creativity is something you do, not something you're given "Creativity isn't a credential. It's a practice." If this episode encouraged you, we'd love to hear what you're creating. Tag us on Instagram and show us the project you're bringing to life. We can't wait to cheer you on. 💛 Chapters 00:00 Do you need school to be creative?00:55 A new chapter for Magic Made02:00 Megan's unexpected career path07:15 Becoming a photographer without formal training10:05 Can creativity actually be taught?15:10 Chrissy's design school journey22:00 What art school gave her24:00 The reality of the creative industry25:45 The power of creative community28:30 Why so many creatives never begin30:00 "Creativity isn't a credential." If this resonated, please subscribe for weekly confidence coaching and creative branding energy (& hit the 🔔 to never miss an upload). Like this video if you want more confidence-based branding tips. Comment below: What part of your brand feels most not you right now? Let’s talk about it. Need me for a speaking opportunity, email me at: meganholly@artisticphoto.org Resources & Links:Listen to the full audio podcast on episodes Spotify, Apple and Transistor or anywhere you listen to podcast To connect with Chrissy: www.instagram.com/chrissysherryconsciouscreator Would you like to work with Chrissy: christina.marie.art@gmail.com Want to get some coaching from Megan! Book a time with her here: bit.ly/MeganHollyCoaching Join Megan's Radiant Reflections creative email list: https://mailchi.mp/artisticphoto/radiantreflections

  8. May 19

    Stop Waiting to Feel Ready. Momentum Starts Here.

    Creative block isn’t the end. Sometimes it’s the invitation. ✨ In this episode of Magic Made, Megan Holly and Chrissy Sherry dive deep into what it really feels like to be stuck… creatively, emotionally, mentally, and energetically. From tight chests and anxious spirals to perfectionism, comparison, burnout, and trying to force outcomes, this conversation explores the very human experience of feeling stagnant and how to begin moving through it with more compassion and curiosity. You’ll hear honest conversations around: Creative blocks and misalignmentBody sensations tied to stress and stucknessMovement, dance, yoga, and fluidity as healing toolsComparison culture and social media pressureAsking for help and finding momentum againWhy “God can’t move a parked car” 🚗Giving yourself permission to breathe, pause, and create differently Whether you’re an entrepreneur, artist, helper, healer, or simply someone trying to find your spark again, this episode is your reminder that you are not alone in the messy middle. ✨ You do not have to stay stuck forever. 👇 We’d love to hear from you:What does feeling “stuck” feel like in YOUR body? And what helps you move through it? #CreativeBlock #PersonalGrowth #CreativeJourney #MindsetShift #WomenInBusiness #MagicMadePodcast #CreativeConfidence #SelfGrowth #EntrepreneurMindset #HealingJourney If this resonated, please subscribe for weekly episodes - we are here creating more conversation and confidence in the creative community. To work with or connect to Chrissy: christina.marie.art@gmail.comTo connect with or work with Megan: meganholly@artisticphoto.org Resources & Links:FOLLOW CHRISSY ON INSTAGRAMFOLLOW MEGAN ON INSTAGRAMListen to the full audio podcast on episodes Spotify, Apple and Transistor or anywhere you listen to podcast or watch it on YouTube Want to get some coaching from me! Book a time with me here: bit.ly/MeganHollyCoaching Join Megan's email community: https://mailchi.mp/artisticphoto/radiantreflections

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A safe space where we call out to inspire creatives, makers, and healers to break through blocks and boldly craft lives and businesses that are messy yet intentional. We dig deep to unearth the depths of us as humans in order to really soar to the best versions of ourselves. Where love grows, hardships are worked through, & life, creativity, (and business) can find a way to feel celebrated! Love what you are hearing here? Come hang out in my fun, supportive communities! Facebook & Instagram Handles: meganhollycreates

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  • Creator
    Megan Holly & Chrissy Sherry
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    104
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Megan Holly & Chrissy Sherry
  • Show Website
    Magic Made